California Missions Preservation Act

The California Missions Preservation Act (S. 1306) would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide federal matching grants to the California Missions Foundation for the restoration and repair of the 21 historic Spanish missions in California. These funds would be used to preserve the physical structures of the missions as well as the historical artworks and artifacts housed within them. For citizens, this legislation aims to protect these cultural landmarks from deterioration, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for public education, tourism, and historical preservation.